NationStates Jolt Archive

The Imam looked to his Left Commander, Abu Shareef, the only one left that had not deserted to the rebelling Sunni army. In the west and south, the Sunni army under the command of self-proclaimed Caliph Ibn Omar Salah ad-Din of the Renewed Fatimid Caliphate had taken control. The split between the two factions was almost complete. With a major portion of Caliphate forces and armaments coming from Egypt and Egyptian forces, the Loyalist army was hard-pressed to keep up. It's Western equipment was fairly modern, but it was increasingly hard to continue to run it.

The main Caliphate forces, along with the popular support for the well-funded, well-trained uprising, was located in the west, but the entire country had sympathies to the renewal of a Muslim Caliphate in the world, which had been formally ended in 1917 with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.




Southern Daylam----

The Loyalist forces were in disarray as the platoon of M1A1 supported by T-72 tanks slammed into the comparitively smaller Loyalist armor composed of Korean-made K1-30s and T-80s. In the air, too, the Loyalist F-15s and MiGs were outclassed by F-16C Fatimid forces. The situation was increasingly grim.


Western Daylam----

Here the Caliphate was in full control. Here, unknown to the Loyalist government of the Imam, the concentration of Fatimid forces was greatest as they prepared for the offensive into Daylam's central area that would end the fight. There was one obstacle in their way: the dread fortress-city of Alamut. Previously a hideout of the Assasin sect in the Medieval Ages, succesive forces of Persia, Umayyad, Abbasid, Ayyubid, and Seljuk armies had met defeat when attempting to crack it. Only the Mongols, the most fearsome of armies, had managed to raze it after a grueling multi-year siege. Under Daylam's Loyalist government, it had been rebuilt with modern defense systems. Leading up to the road to Alamut were the last remnants of the Loyalist armed forces.

Eastern Daylam--- The Fatimids were popular here, but as of yet had not gained control. An uprising in support of the Caliphate is in the works, and with the lack of Loyalist armed force in the area, it would easily succeed.

Central Daylam--- The last hold-out of the Loyalist government. Fatimid Caliphate forces have no foothold here yet. The great fortress of Alamut has been manned fully and is preparing for one last siege.


Information about the two sides:

Fatimid Caliphate: Superior in terms of morale, men, and material. Holds sway in West and South Daylam, likely to gain the East soon. Under the control of the Fatimid caliph, who in history was the successor to Muhammad and supposed to unite the entire Muslim world.

Theocracy of Daylam: Holding out in Central Daylam easily, hold is shaky in the East. Under control of the Imam, a religious leader, but largely secular in character.

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Your nation needs a strong leader, but more important, a strong society: this will only come with the enforcements of reasonable principles, the act of recognising a morale in the humans and the unity, in other words, following the nature of the human.

We are willing to open a communication channel with the Caliph: We should discuss some things that will ensure the safety and progress of Daylam in the hands of the Caliph, since we can ASSURE the success of this revolution.

For the moment, we recognise the Caliph as the legitim leader of the Daylam people, and condemn any action from the Imam.


Caliph, what are your plan for Daylam with you as a leader? tell us basic economics, military issues, society issues.


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Monsieur Hugo Fritz, Chancellor of The Humanist Republic of Grunge-France.

Speaking from a temporary base in western Daylami territory, the Caliph Ibn Omar declared the restoration of the Caliphate and called for all nations to wage jihad on the followers of the crumbling Loyalist regime. In the south, a series of combined arms F-16C/M1A1 assault ensured the final control of the southern region.



Eastern Daylam--- It had finally happened. The peasants of Daylam revolted, and Caliphate detachments from the south rushed into the East to support them as the outnumbered Loyalist regime's few infantry regiments fought a losing yet heroic battle against torrential enemy pressure. Their sacrifice was in vain. The East was lost. All Loyalist forces pulled back to the last region left in the best thing the Loyalists had left: the UH-60s. The Imam sent out a last cry for help to the World before missiles from a suicidal rush on Alamut's excellent AA defense disabled his communications. The Theocracy of Daylam was truly alone.

Western Daylam--- Preparations for the final push. Although the Fatimid mujihs knew they must fight for Islam, they were also filled with dread with the fearsome reputation of the fortress of Alamut.

The Caliph Ibn Omar sent an official message to the Grunge-France leaders.


Here are our goals for the restored Fatimid Caliphate:

Economic- The complete revitalization of the economy, under a largely capitalistic system, with some aspects being nationalized. Economic success is a priority.

Military- [OOC: the main focus of the Caliph at the moment, though he would never admit it]. The Fatimids will restore the prestige of Fatimid arms. We plan to being contruction on several native MBTs and fighter-bombers, but Egyptian equipment is still the basis of our military.


Societal: Nothing less than the complete and unbiased institution of sharia law. A panel of joint Sunni/Shiite prominent clerics will be convening in a massive meeting to reintegrate the two primary divisions of Islam. However, basic human rights will be given, with a special focus on equality for women. Minority religions will be excluded from military and governmental service, but otherwise be able to own land, own a corporation, etc etc.

The Caliph Ibn Omar sent an official message to the Grunge-France leaders.


Here are our goals for the restored Fatimid Caliphate:

Economic- The complete revitalization of the economy, under a largely capitalistic system, with some aspects being nationalized. Economic success is a priority.

Military- [OOC: the main focus of the Caliph at the moment, though he would never admit it]. The Fatimids will restore the prestige of Fatimid arms. We plan to being contruction on several native MBTs and fighter-bombers, but Egyptian equipment is still the basis of our military.


Societal: Nothing less than the complete and unbiased institution of sharia law. A panel of joint Sunni/Shiite prominent clerics will be convening in a massive meeting to reintegrate the two primary divisions of Islam. However, basic human rights will be given, with a special focus on equality for women. Minority religions will be excluded from military and governmental service, but otherwise be able to own land, own a corporation, etc etc.

The Caliph Ibn Omar sent an official message to the Grunge-France leaders.


Here are our goals for the restored Fatimid Caliphate:

Economic- The complete revitalization of the economy, under a largely capitalistic system, with some aspects being nationalized. Economic success is a priority.

Military- [OOC: the main focus of the Caliph at the moment, though he would never admit it]. The Fatimids will restore the prestige of Fatimid arms. We plan to being contruction on several native MBTs and fighter-bombers, but Egyptian equipment is still the basis of our military.


Societal: Nothing less than the complete and unbiased institution of sharia law. A panel of joint Sunni/Shiite prominent clerics will be convening in a massive meeting to reintegrate the two primary divisions of Islam. However, basic human rights will be given, with a special focus on equality for women. Minority religions will be excluded from military and governmental service, but otherwise be able to own land, own a corporation, etc etc.

That is excelent Caliph! I can convince the President of Grunge-France to send, say 1 million soldiers? maybe 1.5 million, plus superb naval support: we are willing to make direct intervention for your cause. Of course, once you ein, we will give you economical support and military to quell any ressisters you might have in your country.
The main objetive is to empower you, dear Caliph: we will work out other issues for our help to you -but I can grant you, we will not interfer with your sovererignty, nor with your territory-.


Give me time, and Grunge-French help will save your people.


Monsieur H. Fritz.

That is excelent Caliph! I can convince the President of Grunge-France to send, say 1 million soldiers? maybe 1.5 million, plus superb naval support: we are willing to make direct intervention for your cause. Of course, once you ein, we will give you economical support and military to quell any ressisters you might have in your country.
The main objetive is to empower you, dear Caliph: we will work out other issues for our help to you -but I can grant you, we will not interfer with your sovererignty, nor with your territory-.


Give me time, and Grunge-French help will save your people.


Monsieur H. Fritz.

The Caliph issues a prompt response: No.

We are quite at odds at the idea of millions of foreign troops in our land, especially since with the restoration of the caliphate it is now holy ground. Any attempt to enter Fatimid lands with any amount of foreign troops will be greeted with extreme hostility.




Central Daylam----Operation Siyan had begun. Massive quantities of Fatimid armor, air, and infantry crashed into hastily contructed Loyalist defences. Again fighting with extreme courage, the Loyalist forces were outnumbered two to one and fighting with run-down K1-30s and F-15s. They were gradually forced out of various positions by waves of M1A1 spearheads backed up by T-72 and T-80 tanks. F-16Cs began protracted dogfights with the final remnants of the Daylami Air Force, whose F-15s were shot down after being swarmed by Fatimid planes. Only one Loyalist stronghold yet remained: Alamut. The very name pierced through the caliphate forces as they closed in with a ring around the road leading up to it. There was only a narrow trail leading through mountains that led up to Alamut, which was inaccesible from the ground when sealed, located on a huge rock. The Loyalist defense and finale would be here.

We, the Demidian people, have great respect for the jihad. We have the upmost respect for the people. Above all else we wish to help you in this struggle.

The Republic of Demidia, feels great compassion for the new government.
With your permission, the Republic will send the A Company - 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions as well as the 1st Artillery Brigade. Roughly 4000 Infantry, along with equipment. From a Naval and Air perspective, all Demidian flight ops, and naval operations will be carried out by the Victory Battle Group, en route to nearby waters. If necessary, our special forces, the LASER (Land Air Sea Elite Recon) Squadron will be called in only if necessary. Victory shall be ours!

With your permission, Caliph.

Jack O'Reilly
Prime Minister
The Republic of Demidia

So then, all we can do for you is wish you luck, Caliph. We remain as your friends, and as we said, we recognise you as the unique leader of your nation.

Fatimid troops began the first of a series of attempts to take the only entrance into Alamut. They were repulsed by artillery emplacements with heavy casualties. The FCAF (Fatimid Caliphate Air Force) attempted to crack the fortress from the sky only to be shredded by massive anti-Air fire. M-60A3 and M1A1 assaults were crushed by a mix of anti-tank, artillery, and K1-30 and T-80 fire. The caliphate's forces experienced a loss of morale, but eventually a huge assault involving thousands upon thousands of Fatimid crack units, combined with torrential Fatimid artillery barrages along with dozens of missiles screaming down from Fatimid F-16C fighters, the road was taken. From there, the last Loyalist army fought a protracted, bloody, and legendary defense of the fortress until the overwhelming Fatimid armies ended the contest.


The civil war was brief, with almost no loss of civilian life. The Loyalist cause was wiped out. The Imam and his generals all commited suicide in in the final assault. Only a fraction of Caliphate military might was destroyed in the Battle of Alamut.


Now, the Fatimid Caliphate began the modernization of the military, the implentation of sharia law, and the complete reorganization of the country as a whole.